Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Abarth 595c?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Abarth 595c?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Abarth 595c?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Abarth 595c reliable?

Based on MOT data from 263 vehicles, the 2020 Abarth 595c has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Abarth 595c?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Abarth 595c are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.9% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Abarth 595c?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Abarth 595c (2020)

263 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Abarth 595c

CarHunch analysed 263 real MOT records for the 2020 Abarth 595c. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Abarth 595C posts an 86.4% first-time pass rate—a solid 6.4 points above the UK average—suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained by their owners. However, nearly one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for a buyer, even if most vehicles currently pass without major faults.

At 18,190 miles median for a four-year-old car, these are lightly driven examples, which supports the strong pass rate and low average of just 0.41 failures per vehicle. The typical advisory count of 2.8 per car points to minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so your main action as a buyer should be a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition and suspension geometry—the usual wear points on sporty Fiats—rather than expecting deep structural issues.

We have limited data for the 2020 Abarth 595c — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.41

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–26k

For context

These stats describe 263 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 263 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 18.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 4.9%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Abarth 595c

Based on MOT data from 263 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,295 Abarth 595c vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36%

826

Black 17.3%

398

Red 13.6%

311

Blue 12.9%

297

White 10.6%

244

Yellow 7.6%

174

Green 1.7%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Abarth 595c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,190

typical

13,323

low mileage

25,654

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Abarth 595c vehicles fall between 13,323 and 25,654 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,323 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,323–25,654 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Abarth 595cs sit.

⚠ Over 34,632 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Abarth 595c — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Abarth 595cs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 244 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.41

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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